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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is coming to Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove in Cincinnati on September 18 to 21, 2025. First held in 1976, last year’s festival had a record 808,300 attendees, making it the largest Oktoberfest in the country.
Enjoy free admission, expanded space, more entertainment and a gigantic 300 foot tent that seats over 1,000 people. This will be an unforgettable celebration of Cincinnati’s rich German heritage.
Oktoberfest Hours
- Thursday, September 18: 4 pm to 10 pm
- Friday, September 19: 11 am to 11 pm
- Saturday, September 20: 11 am to 11 pm
- Sunday, September 21: 11 am to 7 pm
Beer
And, of course, the largest Oktoberfest must have a large selection of beer. And they do.
Food
This year’s Oktoberfest will be a true feast for the senses, offering a diverse selection of delicious food that caters to every taste. Immerse yourself in the excitement and flavors of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! Vendors include
- Alpine Almonds
- Kinder Haus
- Izzy’s
- Zoomer
- The German Corner
- Squeaky’s Cheese Curds
- The Bavarian Nut Company
- The Cheesecakery
- The Cincinnati Grill
- Mamabear’s Mac
- Kettle of Corn
- The Chimney Cake
- Reubens
- Hamburger Wagon
- Schmidt’s of German Village
- Pennsylvania Dutch Haus
- Goetta & Sweets
- Graeter’s Ice Cream Company
- Crumbl Cookies
- Servati Pastry Shop & Deli
- The Forking Pierogi
- Bessie’s Noodles
- Fifty West Brewing Company
- Gam Food Services & Solutions
- Hey Hey Bar & Grill
- Mick Noll’s
- Royal Berlin Chef
- Rusty Special Events
- The Original Strudel House
- Tweedles Mini Donuts
- Woodstock Pretzel Company
Retail Vendors
Retail vendors will showcase their unique creations. Vendors include
- Chicken Hats
- The Blooming Jewel
- Dirndl Lederhosen Haus
- Pet Musings
- Mack Glass
- Let’s Glow Crazy
- Maydak Art
- Chris Deighan Art
- Cincy Shirts
- Over The Line Productions
Performances
Oktoberfest will feature over 30 performances throughout this 4 day event.
You’ll enjoy entertainment from German bands, dance groups, local talent and cover acts. There will be something for everyone to like.
Performers include
- Smittie’s Schnapps Band
- Reel2Reel
- Ein Stein
- Matt Tolentino Trio
- DK8
- The Fest Meisters
- Festhaus Musig Duo
- The Polka Warriors
- Pete Wagner Schnapps Band
- Audio Graffiti
- Polka Cola
- Gerhard Albinus & the Uberland Band
- Vereins Musikenten
- Vinyl Countdown
- Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
- Enzien Dancers
- Fred Ziwich & His International Sound Machine
- The Bavarians
- Gee Your Band Smells Terrific
- River City Polkatz
- Zinzinnati Bierband
- Cincinnati Schnapps Band
- The Everyday People Band
- The Jason Owens Band
- Kolping Saengerchor
- Cincinnati Civic Orchestra
Festivities
Join in the many fun activities at Oktoberfest. Sign up your dog for the Running of the Weiners. Compete with your friends in the Stein Hoisting Competition. You and your family can participate in the World’s Largest Chicken Dance. Compete in the Gemutlichdkeit Games. Join in the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 14K/7K Brewery Run.
What To Wear
If you’d like to attend Oktoberfest and look the part, check out the great creations here.
German Food
If you enjoyed the German food at Oktoberfest and want to learn more about German cooking, try these cookbooks. And you can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Easy German Cookbook: 80 Classic Recipes Made Simple by Karen Lodder
- German Meals at Oma’s: Traditional Dishes for the Home Cook by Gerhild Fulson
- Grandma’s German Cookbook by Brigit Hamm and Linn Schmidt
Visiting Cincinnati
If you’d like to visit Cincinnati for Oktoberfest, you should consider these discounted hotels.
There are homes, condos, apartments and other rental units that might be perfect for your trip. Take a look at these Cincinnati rental options.
If you’re going to be flying to Cincinnati, use a coupon code, code “FLIGHT45”, to save money when you book your flight here.